Lobster Roll with Melted Butter (Printable Version)
Sweet lobster chunks dressed in warm lemon butter, served in perfectly toasted split-top buns - a New England coastal classic.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Lobster
01 - 1½ lbs cooked lobster meat (claw, knuckle, and tail), chopped into bite-sized pieces
→ Butter Sauce
02 - 6 tbsp unsalted butter
03 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
04 - 1 pinch sea salt
05 - 1 pinch ground black pepper
06 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives (optional)
→ Buns
07 - 4 split-top hot dog buns
08 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for toasting buns)
→ Optional Garnishes
09 - Lemon wedges
10 - Extra melted butter for drizzling
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - In a small saucepan, melt 6 tbsp of butter over low heat. Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Keep warm on the lowest heat setting.
02 - Gently fold the chopped lobster meat into the butter sauce. Heat until just warmed through, about 2–3 minutes. Do not overcook.
03 - In a skillet or griddle, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Toast the outsides of the split-top buns until golden brown and crisp.
04 - Fill each toasted bun generously with warm buttered lobster. Sprinkle with chives if using.
05 - Serve immediately with lemon wedges and extra melted butter on the side.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Simple ingredients that let the lobster shine
- Ready in just 25 minutes for an elegant meal without fuss
- Restaurant quality that's easy to recreate at home
- Authentic New England flavor in your own kitchen
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- Each roll contains a luxurious amount of protein
- The simplicity of ingredients lets the natural sweetness of the lobster take center stage
- Can be adapted with mayonnaise instead of butter for a Connecticut style roll
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- Toast both the inside and outside of the bun for the perfect contrast of textures against the tender lobster
- Keep your butter warm but not hot to prevent the lobster from toughening as it heats
- Allow lobster to come to room temperature for 10 minutes before warming it in butter for the most even heating